Regarding the authoritarian personality, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) As children, most people who show an authoritarian personality were severely punished, and, as a result, learned to fear and covet authority at an early age.
B) Persons with an authoritarian personality tend to be rather closed-minded.
C) Those with an authoritarian personality feel inferior to everyone who is different, not just other ethnic groups.
D) In general, people are more likely to express authoritarian beliefs when they feel threatened.

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This statement is false. Those with an authoritarian personality may feel superior to those who are different, rather than inferior. The other statements are true: (A) severe punishment can lead to a fear and desire for authority in some individuals, (B) closed-mindedness is a common trait of the authoritarian personality, and (D) authoritarian beliefs may be more likely to be expressed when an individual feels threatened.

Regarding the Authoritarian Personality, Which of the Following Statements Is